LNP – Human-elephant conflict: Over 3,400 elephants and 1,190 people died in 9 years
It was disclosed in the Parliament today (06) that a total of 3,477 wild elephant fatalities have occurred in Sri Lanka over the past nine years.
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Month: February 2025
LNP – Govt. commences paddy purchase
The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) says that the government-owned paddy stores will be kept open starting today (06) for the purchase of paddy from farmers.
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LNP – Mahinda Rajapaksa’s petition over security detail fixed for support
The Supreme Court has decided to support on 19 March 2025, the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s lawyers urging for the redeployment of his removed security detail, Ada Derana reporter said.
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LNP – Sri Lanka ready to continue USAID-funded projects with alternative funding: Minister
The Trump administration announced that all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally with effect from the 07 February 2025. The announcement raised concerns that this action will significantly affect humanitarian aid initiatives worldwide.
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LNP – At least 104 Indian citizens deported from US on military aircraft, say Indian officials
At least 104 Indian citizens were deported from the United States Tuesday night on a military aircraft, according to officials from India’s Punjab state, as US President Donald Trump makes stemming migration a top priority.
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LNP – You become a real queen when you fix each other’s crowns –Ishadi Amanda
Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda who won first runner-up at the recently concluded Mrs. World 2024 pageant in Las Vegas spoke about the challenges she had to overcome along her journey to win the coveted title at a media briefing held yesterday (February 4) following her arrival in the country.
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LNP – Will govt provide vehicles for MPs? – Cabinet Spokesman clarifies
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed that vehicle permits will not be provided to Members of Parliament under the incumbent government and that however there are plans to provide them with a vehicle to help carry out their duties.
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LNP – Cabinet nod to import coconut kernel-related products equivalent to 200M coconuts
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to import a capacity equal to 200 million coconuts of coconut kernel-related products and dried coconut pieces with coconut (non–copra) husks for manufacturing coconut oil adhering to the guidelines.
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LNP – Passport Office to operate 24 hours a day to issue 4,000 passports daily
Accordingly, a programme has been planned to issue 4,000 passports per day by facilitating the operations of the Department of Emigration and Immigration throughout the 24 hours
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LNP – MPs to pay Rs. 2,000 for meals starting today
Members of Parliament will be required to pay Rs. 2,000 per day for their meals from today onwards.
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